60780

Burnham Associates, Inc.

December 13, 2017Judge O'Connell
Partially SustainedContract Interpretation

Burnham Associates, Inc. appealed a decision regarding additional compensation for dredging work in Boston Harbor, claiming misrepresentation of payable quantities and delays due to shipping traffic. The Board sustained the appeal regarding the misrepresentation but denied the claim for delays.

Material Facts

  • Burnham Associates, Inc. submitted a certified claim seeking additional money due to the government's use of a previously undisclosed pre-dredge survey and delays caused by shipping traffic.
  • The contract was awarded on 16 July 2012, and the work was performed from August to October 2012.
  • The Corps conducted a post-dredge survey on 4 and 11 October 2012, which showed that 15.9 cubic yards of payable material remained at the site.
  • Burnham's certified claim dated 25 November 2014 contended that the Corps had misrepresented the payable quantity.
  • The contracting officer issued a final decision denying the claim on 9 June 2016.

Parties

Appellant
Burnham Associates, Inc.
Respondent Agency
U.S. Army Engineer District, New England
Contract Number
W912WJ-12-C-0009
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